Whala!Bocachica
Abraham Nunez, 4, Boca Chica 15700 Dominican Republic
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
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Updated 06/30/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 06/30/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
About
#4 of 28 hotels in Boca Chica
Location
3.9
Cleanliness
3.8
Service
3.7
Value
3.6
Modern 3 stars all-inclusive beach resort, providing excellent accommodations dispersed through spacious bright pastel colored buildings, that are nostalgic of a native old style fishermen's village nestled within lush tropical vegetation, surrounded by coconut and almonds trees that line the beach. Beachfront fresh water pool. Located right on the front line of Boca Chica Beach, Dominican Republic 15 minutes from Las Americas International Airport and 30 kilometers from Santo Domino city.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Entertainment staff
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Poolside bar
Evening entertainment
Kids club
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Location
Full view
73Somewhat walkable
Grade: 73 out of 100
19Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
1Attractionwithin 0.3 miles
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Abraham Nunez, 4, Boca Chica 15700 Dominican Republic
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Clean room & very helpful staff. Hot water for bathing can be a challenge on the weekends though when fully booked. Beautiful ocean. Panhandling is not allowed on property but when you step on the sand, well... They are nice people trying to make a living. We found that they are very friendly if you have a brief conversation with them then politely decline if you choose. We made small purchases. The inclusive food is good/not great. There is a pay restaurant on the dock that is whala also. Very good food. The sports bar in the middle of the complex is pay as well with excellent food. Nice to have thse options to take a break from the buffet food.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed her 26 years ago and regretted it. It’s was gifted to us. Now nothing has really changed. Cheap cheap cheap and as plain and uneventful as before. Public beach with hookers everywhere and a run down town with nothing to do and nowhere to go. Food is horrible with no real selection and brutal alcoholic beverages. Never again and never again to Boca Chica!!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Excellent Place, we were treated like Royalty. The Staff here were very friendly and make the stay very pleasant. We are coming back here soon, We have try some other resorts and this is one of the best.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Justina lara wrote a review May 2022
Philipsburg, St Martin / St Maarten12 contributions2 helpful votes
Check- in was good. The hotel needs an upgrade, repairs, remodeling. It definitely does not look like the pictures. Staff was awesome. buffet style food is ok, not fall for the “a la carte “ offer it is absolute crap. Drinks are subpar but the beer is good. I’ll say you get what you pay for. It’s cheap !!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Always tip everyone when in DR it will get you the best service.
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It was a great experience, clean, organized, the staff was very helpfull . We enjoyed Jairo energy in every show!!! :) I'll be back again to see him again!! Would most definetly recommend coming here and seeing him when you do :)
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I really enjoyed the hotel and the atmosphere. The food was great and the employees were also really helpful and welcoming. Jairo's energy was amazing and really made us feel at home. This vacation wouldn't be the same without his presence and we created a great friendship in such a short amount of time. I recommend those who come, to make sure you see him in order to have a great time!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I stayed at this resort last weekend, overall it wasn’t too bad… definitely not the best “all inclusive” resort I’ve ever been. Of course I read pretty much all the reviews about this place, but because I only stayed 2 nights with my mom I really didn’t care, also I had very low expectations about the resort…. So here we go with my own personal opinion, the buildings need lots of improvement, our TV didn’t work, the A/C remote didn’t work neither, we were on the 4th floor which it was an issue for me because I was with my 74 year old mom and there is no elevator, it gets even worst when it rains and it gets slippery. Food was just OK, and it was to be expected. Drinks weren’t too bad, but I’m not a big drinker, their wine for dinner wasn’t too bad, but we tried the restaurant at the pier which is not included… it was about $68.00 for dinner without tip for 2 people. But hey, the beach was beautiful!!!! The security team was so friendly and were always checking on us!! Wendy at the pool bar had the BEST attitude, also John (it’s spelled like that) from the buffet was really nice and enthusiastic about his new job!! I’ll probably come back, for that beautiful beach and the great staff that works in this resort! Great location and very close to the airport… I just wish they had someone better at the front desk, because Emmanuel hates his job and he is everything but friendly, he definitely don’t want people to come to this place… so get rid of him! Overall if you aren’t too picky and you just want to enjoy a few cocktails by the beach, I recommend this resort… Be aware of the vendors that walk around the beach every 5 seconds, I honestly wanted to help everybody, but they are too many!!…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The hotel facilities are very neglected, nothing to do with the photos shown on the web, the quality of the drinks is terrible, the snack bar is super slow with long lines, the food is not very good. I will never go back to a Whala Hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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2 Pools 1 with the main Cafe Smaller pool was where you get your afternoon snacks (quieter) Right on the Beach which was cleaned (there were a couple of dogs but they didn't bother you Cats sometimes made a noise at night 3 Star Hotel Cleaned almost daily if you wanted 3 Star Food A bit bland and sometimes not Hot but plenty of it Afternoon entertainment was not that great Evening entertainment was a little bit better WiFi wasn't to bad in all areas Staff at most times pleasant But some of the lads did seem to hover around the Girls Surrounding area was a little bit shabby but seemed OK in the Daytime A good basic place to stay
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Date of stay: April 2022
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The Hilton La Romana resort was a great family vacation getaway. Me and my family felt very safe and thought the resort was very well kept. The hotel rooms are large and spacious as well as very clean. The food was delicious and the staff were very kind, friendly and helpful. We went for 6 nights and my kids were constantly entertained with the water park, pool, beach and the amazing shows that take place outside at 9 pm every night. One of my favourite places to eat was the main buffet. The buffet was very clean as well as extremely kind staff. My Covid test was done at the hotel! Was super easy and did not need to scramble to try and find somewhere to get my test. Right before leaving I called the front desk to ask for assistance to bring my luggage down to the lobby. Within 2 minutes of that call Carlos Gil came to bring me and my family’s 4 suitcases down to the lobby. He was super friendly and kind as well as helpful. Carlos Gil was a very kind staff member and left me and my family very happy with this resort as well as service/staff when leaving the the Hilton La Romana all inclusive hotel. Me and my family had an amazing time and will definitely come back again!…
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$68 - $99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
don juan beach hotel boca chica, don juan beach resort, hotel don juan beach, don juan resort dominican republic, don juan hotel santo domingo
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Don Juan Beach Resort
LOCATION
CaribbeanDominican RepublicSanto Domingo ProvinceBoca ChicaGazcue
NUMBER OF ROOMS
225
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Whala!Bocachica
Which popular attractions are close to Whala!Bocachica?
Nearby attractions include Amigos Night Life Boca Chica (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Whala!Bocachica?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Whala!Bocachica?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Whala!Bocachica?
Conveniently located restaurants include Momo Paradise, Pequena Suiza, and La Terrazza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Whala!Bocachica?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Whala!Bocachica have airport transportation?
Yes, Whala!Bocachica offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Whala!Bocachica offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Does Whala!Bocachica have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.